Thursday, October 31, 2013

Thursday, October 31, 2013


Transportation Communications Newsletter

Thursday, October 31, 2013 – ISSN 1529-1057


AVIATION

1) FAA Will Allow Use of Electronics Entire Flights
Link to IDG News Service article:
Link to news release: http://goo.gl/1kMpRj

2) Air Traffic Control Modernization Hits Turbulence
Link to AP article:

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

3) Successful Launch of New ITSMalta Board and Website
Link to article in the Times of Malta:
Link to site: http://itsmalta.eu/

MARITIME

4) US Coast Guard Confirms Google Link to Mystery Barge
Link to story on CNBC:

OTHER

5) Ericsson Study: Smartphone Users Expect Wireless Tech to Relieve Traffic Headaches
Link to article on FierceWireless:
Link to release: http://goo.gl/hQwEsY

ROADWAYS

6) Utah DOT Showcases New Winter Weather Technology, Announces Resident Reporter Program
Link to article in the Deseret News:

SAFETY / SECURITY

7) California's New Caldecott Tunnel Bore Has Safety Features Inspired by Deadly Fire
Link to article in the Contra Costa Times:

8) The Next Big Traffic Safety Debate: Google Glass
Link to blog on The Atlantic Cities:

TELEMATICS

9) Fleets Not Convinced of Benefits of Sharing Telematics Data
Link to article in Fleet News:

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

10) Dust Sensors Could Provide Better Warning for Arizona Motorists
Link to story on KPHO-TV:

11) Here's How Philadelphia Will Transform Traffic with Technology
Link to article on Technical.ly Philly:

12) Bhubaneswar, India's Integrated Approach to Clear Traffic Congestion
Link to article in The Times of India:

VEHICLES

13) GM's Desire to Make Buying Cars Online Easier May Anger Dealers
Link to article on The Detroit Bureau:

14) Driverless Cars Are Not Today's Answer for Safer Roads
Link to commentary on Telematics Update:


News Releases


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Today in Transportation History    
1913 **100th anniversary** The Lincoln Highway, the first improved automobile highway connecting New York and San Francisco, was dedicated.

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